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Best Computer Upgrades -- Cost verses Value!
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Improving performanceI do a lot of computer repair work and one of the first questions I get asked (after I fix the computer) is what can I do to improve the performance. I normally clean out all the old temp files and registry entries (two things that slow down a computer) whenever I work on a computer. That?s standard procedure for any service call and can help software wise.The next area to look at is to upgrade some of the primary hardware that runs your computer. The best three in order of performance increase are RAM, Video Cards, and hard drives. Most of the older computers came with 512 Megs of RAM or less. The video card may be a component on the motherboard and a low-end hard drive.All three of these hardware items can cause a bottleneck for daily operation. With Windows XP, RAM and video play a big part in the day-to-day performance. Since disk access is often and files are constantly being accessed and written, the data transfer rate and speed at which the platters spin ...
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No Adware Updates
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Hello,This is the blog of the popular software No Adware . Here we list the latest updates to the site, software, newsletter and also special offers.In the coming weeks we will list a new page on the site, titled Research Center. This page will have an A-Z list with adware and spyware information.The software is updated often, hence even the adware and spyware list.An example:Spyware NameAccessMembreItem DescriptionExtremely dangerous dialer program that dials a very expensive number to access pornography.Also Known AsDialer.MontilItem CharacteristicsAllows Unauthorized Access To Your Computer Causes General System and Internet Connectivity Issues Delivers Advertisements Dials Expensive Numbers Usually Without Permission Disables Or Weakens System Security Floods Internet Connection Hijacks Keyword Searches Hijacks Web Browser Settings Installs Malware Components Without User Permission Installs Without User Consent Logs Data And Keystrokes Mass E-Mailing Monitors Online A...
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Computer Safety For Kids
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Start With the Basics - Protect Your PCGuarding Access to Your PC - Get a FirewallBeginning in the Zhou Dynasty, which was in the 11th century BC, construction was begun on what was to become the Great Wall of China. For 2,700 years, culminating in the mid-1600s, construction continued on the wall until it stretched 4,163 miles from east to west China. The wall was constructed to prevent invasion by other states of China and outer tribes.When you connect your PC to the Internet either through cable, dial-up, or DSL, it is like China prior to the Great Wall. Anyone can invade your PC, and plunder, pillage, and destroy content on your PC. A firewall acts just like the Great Wall of China. When installed, it acts as a barrier between your PC and the outside world. It prevents unwanted and unauthorized access to your PC over your Internet connection.Firewalls come in two basic forms:Hardware firewalls - hardware firewalls are a piece of hardware, like a PC, that gets installed between ...
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Four Simple Ways To Prevent Spyware
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Spyware is a major pain these days and I will suggest four simple ways to prevent your computer from being controlled by spyware, and how you can gain control. Four simple tips that anyone can do today to stop the infection of spyware (and most viruses). Even though most Windows PC?s are plagued with spyware, this too can apply for Apple user?s too. Update your Operating System (OS) Updating your OS is critical to being current with security fixes. Many spyware companies will utilize the numerous exploits available to compromise your system. It would be a good idea to update your operating system (at least, checking for updates) on a bi-weekly basis.Microsoft Windows users can get the free updates at http://update.microsoft.comApple users can get their security updates from the Apple menu, then ?Software Update? Get some Anti-Spyware software, Spyware is difficult to remove, thats the point. Some will just be pain to remove from startup, some will literally damage your network and r...
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Lottery Scam Uses FBI Name to Collect Money
2007-01-05 12:44:02
How To report a crime.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last month was made aware of an email scam in which victims receive emails that name drop different major organizations, including Microsoft, Scotland Yard, and the FBI itself. Claiming that they represent Lottery House, a so-called international lottery that has been approved by the FBI and Scotland Yard as a legal operation, the senders of the scam email attempt to part victims with their money through promises of a larger prize payoff.The emails attempt to solicit money from recipients in order to claim ?lottery? prizes, and often include the subject line, "FBI Internet Fraud Watch/Alert," along with the name and contact information for FBI Director Robert Mueller. It instructs the recipient to send money for ?up-front fees,? sometimes amounting to thousands of dollars, to secure prizes that the victim supposedly won in an international sweepstakes sponsored by a major corporation, most often Microsoft and MasterCard...
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Beware of e-Greeting Cards - The Newest Spyware Th...
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Dangerous Fake EmailsBe very careful about opening emailed greeting cards, as many are now known to contain dangerous spyware. Originally developed as a means for spouses and lovers to spy on each other, e-greeting card spyware was designed to monitor the internet activity of the recipient, thereby sending the sender an emailed record of email activity, passwords used, etc?Although this type of ?monitoring? software is legal to buy and is intended for non-criminal use, it provides a new tool for con artists and cyber-criminals to use.Here?s how these spyware ridden e-greeting cards work: The recipient gets an innocent looking romantic email message with an attached or linked greeting card. The email appears to legitimate, and says something like ?I love you?, ?I was just thinking about you?, etc? When the card is opened or the link clicked on, dangerous spyware is silently and instantly installed on the computer as the recipient reads the card.Once installed, the spyware begins moni...
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Tweaks For Windows XP To Make It Faster
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Follow the advice carefully and your overall PC speed increases.Wind ows XP has lost of colours, themes and similar special effects to make your PC look great. These effects slow down your PC and that is the main problem.If your computer is running slow, and you are sure you do not have a virus, spyware or adware you may try using some of these Win XP tweaks. The more special effects you remove the better.Some of the effects that slow your PC are:1. Pictures on the desktop background. A blank wallpaper is the best. Animations or even sounds in the background slow PC even more. Remove Shortcuts on the Desktop. This will be described further below as well.Right click on My Computer icon and select properties. Go to Advanced Tab, and select Settings next to Performance. Finally select Adjust for best performance. Click OK twice. That is one of the best Win XP tweaks.2. Is your browser by default plain, or did you install many extensions, themes and cursor symbols? Those slow down speed,...
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How To Forget About Spam Once And For All
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Spam, Scam and Phishing.You will laugh next time you see an unknown email message in your Inbox. This knowledge will help you understand more what spammers and phishers look like.First suggestion to decrease spamThe best way to decrease or totally eliminate spam from your Inbox is to use a Gmail account. I tested a lot of accounts, such as yahoo mail, msn hotmail, adpost, Outlook express and mailup.I noticed that Gmail is very good to filter spam, and even though I receive spam all of it ends automatically in the Spam Folder. I do not use any anti spam software. Although I receive even more than hundred emails a day the spam software is useless if you have a Gmail account. You can get it for free from the google website.If you are receiving spam from the same people over and over again you can report them. If you use Gmail, you can contact the Google Team. You can also create a filter that will automatically delete all messages sent from a specific email address.Common reasons you r...
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Spyware Threats - 10 of the Most Common
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Article by Paul McGillivaryYou've heard the phrase "know thy enemy." Well, here are your most common spyware enemies (source:FaceTime Security Labs). Don't be fooled - spyware is not a game. It costs individuals and corporations millions of dollars each year. Spyware can be used to watch your surfing habits, steal credit card information, or just be a nuisance. In any case, it's a royal pain. Know thy enemy.1. Gator - Gator is installed by users as a password vault. That means that passwords can be recalled for you automatically when visiting sites. The trade-off for this service is that you have to endure pop-ups when visiting certain sites. Claria, the maker of Gator,has cleaned up its act a little by labeling the pop-up ads, but they're still annoying.2. CoolWebSearch - This has got to be one of the most notorious browser hijackers out there. This is the name given to a program with many different variants that redirect users to coolwebsearch.com or datanotary.com. Uninstalla...
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Buying and Selling Online Computer Security
2007-01-05 12:44:02
Protection against credit card theftWhen purchasing online, if using credit cards the site must be SSL encrypted. This encryption method is overseen by the Internet Engineering Task force (IETF). The site does not need to be encrypted if they use a Paypal link. If credit card purchasing is done through a Paypal link and the site is not SSL encrypted this is still safe, because the credit card information is entered into the Paypal system directly from the link and the data is not stored on that site's server.Whenever you want to check to see any link's address to see where it is going and a web page's coding, in Mozilla Firefox (mozilla.org) and Microsoft's Internet Explorer (microsoft.com) web surfing browsers click on "View" menu at the top then "page source" or "source". You can read the code and where the link is headed to. If a site takes credit cards themselves without Paypal (paypal.com) then they need to be SSL encrypted which was invented by Netscape and means Secure So...
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How To Do Data Recovery, Data Security, Data Backu...
2007-01-05 12:44:02
One of the most frightening things that can happen to a person is to lose the data off of their hard drive. Many of us store personal and business information on our computers. The thought of losing data due to a crashed or failed hard drive or perhaps a breach of data security sends chills down the spine of every grown man and woman. Once you except that you did not back up your data you need begin the data recovery process.What exactly are your data recovery options once your hard drive crashes? First of all, stop using the computer immediately. It is not suggested that you run any data recovery software that came with your computer as this software can overwrite the original files. The next step is to allow a hard disk recovery company to restore your pertinent files. Contact a reputable company immediately. There are a few companies who come right to your home, but at-home data recovery computer services charge more. Certain computer files, such as DWG files (a complex graphics ...
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